About 1Malaysia

1Malaysia is intended to provide a free and open forum to discuss the things that matter deeply to us as a Nation. It provides a chance to express and explore the many perspectives of our fellow citizens. What makes Malaysia unique is the diversity of our peoples. 1Malaysia’s goal is to preserve and enhance this unity in diversity which has always been our strength and remains our best hope for the future. I hope this website will initiate an open and vital dialogue exploring our Malaysian identity, our purpose, and direction. I encourage each of you to join me in defining our Malaysia and the role we must play in its future. Each of us – despite our differences – shares a desire for a better tomorrow. Each of us wants opportunity, respect, friendship, and understanding.

Deepavali Message 2010

As Malaysian Hindus celebrate Deepavali this year, we have another opportunity to reflect on what this festival means and how the spirit of Deepavali, that is the triumph of light over darkness, is still relevant today.

As Malaysians know, our nation has emerged with solid growth prospect from a global slowdown as a result of all our combined efforts. We did not dwell on the darkness of the economic prospect because we knew it was within our power to help ourselves make light and achieve sustained and robust growth.

The same is true for individuals and families striving for success and facing the many challenges towards achieving their ambitions. In the spirit of Deepavali, we must not worry about darkness or failure because we can make our own light and succeed. In this regard, I also encourage the Hindu community to recognize their own success stories and be inspired by how the best and brightest persevered and achieve their ambitions.

The Government will continue to be by your side as you work towards success. We will celebrate your festivities with you and we will be there with you in your hour of need. The Government is working with many Indian groups to bring services and facilities direct to many Indian communities to help address issues and problems on the ground. I am confident we will find solutions if we persevere and continue to adopt a give-and-take attitude.

In the spirit of 1Malaysia, I am sure that the Hindu community along will other Malaysians will work together for the continued progress and success of the nation. This spirit of togetherness is clear for all to see as Malaysian open their doors and welcome each other into their homes to celebrate auspicious occasion, including Deepavali.

Let me wish a very Happy Deepavali to all Malaysians Hindus. I sincerely hope that you will be able to celebrate and share this special time with family and with friends of all races. As we celebrate Deepavali, our thought and prayer also go to the unfortunate and all who faces hardship at this time – especially the victims of recent flood who have lost much and whose live have been affected. Let us come together to lend a helping hand to all those who are currently facing great difficulties.

Happy Deepavali.

Tanggal 3 April 2009

Tanggal 3 April 2009 satu sejarah baru tercatat lagi dalam negara kita. YAB Dato’ Seri Najib Tun Razak secara rasminya dilantik sebagai Perdana Menteri Malaysia ke enam, menggantikan Tun Abdullah Haji Ahmad Badawi.

Saya tak kedip mata menyaksikan peristiwa bersejarah majlis angkat sumpah tersebut. Lebih saya rasa puas dan bangga, majlis tersebut disaksikan oleh dua orang mantan Perdana Menteri kita, Tun Mahathir dan Tun Abdullah.

Malamnya saya tak sabaq betul nak dengaq PM baru kita buat ucapan sulung sebagai Perdana Menteri. Ternyata, ucapannya sangat memberi kesan mendalam pada seluruh rakyat Malaysia. Saya rasa bangga betul bila Dato’ Seri Najib dok sebut begini, “ Saya berikrar untuk bekerja tanpa mengenal erti jemu atau penat lelah, berkhidmat dan membela untung nasib rakyat. Kita akan sama-sama melaksanakan satu transformasi besar buat negara dengan semangat: Satu Malaysia. Rakyat Didahulukan. Pencapaian Diutamakan”.

Untuk makluman kalian semua, apa yang PM baru kita dok sebut pasal Satu Malaysia, ada kaitan dengan usaha Jabatan Penerangan dalam Kempen Malaysia Perkasadengan slogan Satu Jiwa, Satu Malaysia. Saya dok harap sangat kempen ni dapat sokongan padu dari seluruh rakyat Malaysia.

Kepada YAB Dato’ Seri Najib, betuilah kata orang, beliau mewarisi kepimpinan Allahyarham bapanya Tun Razak, yang tak pernah jemu berbakti pada rakyat sampai akhir hayatnya.

Saya yakin Dato’ Seri Najib mampu melaksanakan satu tranformasi kepada negara, demi kepentingan seluruh rakyat Malaysia. Marilah kita sama-sama berganding bahu memberikan sokongan padu kepada kepimpinan baru negara.

Perkara 153 Perlembagaan Malaysia

Artikel 153 Perlembagaan Malaysia memberikan tanggungjawab kepada Yang di-Pertuan Agong menjaga kedudukan keistimewaan orang Melayu dan penduduk asal Malaysia, secara kumpulannya dirujuk sebagai Bumiputera. Artikel mengspesifikkan bagaimana kerajaan pusatmelindungi kepentingan kumpulan-kumpulan ini dengan mendirikan kuota kemasukan ke dalam perkhidmatan awam, biasiswa dan pendidikan awam. Ia juga biasanya dianggap sebagai sebahagian daripada kontrak sosial, dan biasanya dikatakan sebagai pertahanan legal bagi ketuanan Melayu — kepercayaan orang Melayu bahawa mereka adalah penduduk asal Malaysia.